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Rachel purchases a condominium unit in a development governed by the Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (DUCIOA). Which of the following best describes Rachel's ownership interest in the condominium?

Correct Answer

A) Rachel owns her unit in fee simple and owns the common elements jointly with other unit owners as tenants in common

Under the Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (25 Del. C. Chapter 81), a condominium unit owner holds fee simple title to their individual unit and owns an undivided interest in the common elements as a tenant in common with all other unit owners. This dual ownership structure — individual fee simple ownership of the unit plus shared tenancy-in-common ownership of common areas — is the defining characteristic of condominium ownership under DUCIOA.

Answer Options
A
Rachel owns her unit in fee simple and owns the common elements jointly with other unit owners as tenants in common
B
Rachel owns her unit as a life estate and leases the common elements from the homeowners association
C
Rachel owns shares in a corporation that holds title to the entire building and all common areas
D
Rachel owns her unit subject to a reversionary interest held by the condominium developer

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